5000 lbs. Forklift

The City of El Paso, through its Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department, issued solicitation 2026-0176 for the procurement of a 5,000 lbs. capacity forklift for the Sun Metro Mass Transit Department. The procurement process followed a strict timeline with bids due on March 24, 2026, and an approximate award date of April 13, 2026. The contract was awarded to RKJ LLC of Fairacres, New Mexico, for a total amount of 32,050. The agreement includes an option for the City to extend the contract term by two additional years at the same unit prices at its sole discretion. To be considered responsive, bidders were required to submit a comprehensive package including a signed bid form, a W-9, and various mandatory certifications. These requirements included Federal Transit Administration (FTA) clauses regarding Buy America and lobbying, as well as Texas state-mandated certifications concerning energy company boycotts and non-discrimination against firearm industries. Bidders also had to provide a Non-Collusion and Business Disclosure Affidavit and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. The award process focused on price and responsiveness, requiring full compliance with all administrative and regulatory certifications.